Joseph J. Duffy Announces Another New Project- “The 801” Apartments Oak Park

Joseph J. Duffy Co. began construction on a new multifamily housing project in Oak Park, IL as General Contractor.  The new, four-story mixed-use development by The Community Builders, Inc. of Boston, Mass. features a total of 37 affordable housing units, along with commercial space. The “801” apartments are conveniently located near the Eisenhower Expressway, the Oak Park Blue Line CTA stop and local public transportation.

Duffy provided early preliminary budgets, was selected low bidder, and worked with the Owner and Architects to identify cost savings to keep the project on budget. When completed, two live/work studios, three studios, 30 one-bedroom and 2 two-bedroom units will be available. Cutting commute times to only seconds, a live-work unit is a space that combines your workspace with living quarters. The ground floor also contains 900 square feet of commercial space plus bicycle storage

The construction phase for the “801” apartments, designed by DesignBridge Ltd., is underway.  A brick veneer and cement board siding exterior cladding system will cover a structural steel/ light gauge steel/ wood-framed building.  The design incorporates numerous energy savings design features.  The development includes an on-site 28-space paved parking area, part of which is covered, a fourth floor outdoor terrace and multipurpose room.